India U-20 head coach Mahesh Gawali names squad for Singapore friendlies
India U-20 scheduled to play two friendlies against Singapore U-20
India U-20 men’s team head coach Mahesh Gawali has named a 30-player squad for two friendlies against Singapore on August 3 and 6, 2026, in Bengaluru.
The matches, being played as part of the teams’ preparations for the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers, will be played behind closed doors at the Centre for Sports Excellence. Both matches will kick off at 19:00 IST.
India U-20 squad for Singapore friendlies
Goalkeepers: Jaskaran Dub, Pranav Sundarraman, Shuhaid Koya Thangal PS, Suraj Singh Aheibam.
Defenders: Arshvir Singh, Asher Rebello, Ashik Adhikari, Bungson Singh Takhellambam, Karish Soram, Malemngamba Singh Thokchom, Sumit Sharma Brahmacharimayum, Yaipharemba Chingakham.
Midfielders: Aniket Yadav, Dallalmuon Gangte, Danny Meitei Laishram, Levis Zangminlun, Md Arbash, Rishi Singh Ningthoukhongjam, Rishikanta Meitei Laishram, Samson Ahongshangbam, Shami Singamayum.
Forwards: Agastya Bhat, Gunleiba Wangkheirakpam, Hateem Ali, Nirupam Gowda H, Omang Dodum, Prashan Jajo, Rohen Singh Chaphamayum, Vishal Yadav, Yohaan Benjamin.
- Head coach: Mahesh Gawali
- Assistant coach: MG Ramachandran
- Goalkeeping coach: Parshuram Salwadi
- Strength and conditioning coach: Anugrah Suresh
Schedule for 2026
The India U-20 men’s football team have only featured in the SAFF U-20 Championship 2026 so far. However, they are scheduled to play in the AFC U-20 Asian Cup qualifiers against Syria, Uzbekistan and Bangladesh on 31st August, 3rd September and 6th September respectively. However, before that the Blue Clots are scheduled to play a couple of friendlies as well.
As previously confirmed exclusively by Khel Now, The Blue Colts will be playing two friendlies against Singapore at the Centre for Sports Excellence in Bengaluru and later play Yemen in August itself.
The first friendly between India U-20 and Singapore U-20 will be played on August 3rd followed by the final friendly against Singapore on August 6th. Both of these friendly matches will be played behind closed doors in Bengaluru as the Blue Colts gear up for the qualifiers.
Upcoming Schedule:
- August 3: India U-20 vs Singapore U-20, Centre for Sports Excellence, Bengaluru.
- August 6: India U-20 vs Singapore U-20, Centre for Sports Excellence, Bengaluru.
- August 20: India U-20 vs Yemen U-20 (TBD)
- August 23: India U-20 vs Yemen U-20 (TBD)
- 31 August 2026: India vs Syria (Do’stlik Stadium, Tashkent, Uzbekistan)
- 3 September 2026: Uzbekistan vs India (Do’stlik Stadium, Tashkent, Uzbekistan)
- 6 September 2026: India vs Bangladesh (Do’stlik Stadium, Tashkent, Uzbekistan)
Which will India U-20 play Singapore U-20?
India U-20 will play two friendlies against Singapore U-20 on August 3rd and 6th.
Who is the head coach of India U-20 men’s team?
Mahesh Gawali is the head coach of India U-20 men’s team.
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Ayushman Sharma is a sports enthusiast with a deep love for football, following the game closely since 2018. A hardcore supporter of NorthEast United FC and FC Barcelona, he has also gained valuable on-ground experience by volunteering during FIFA World Cup Qualifiers in Guwahati.